Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prevaricator
noun
[pri-vair-i-key-ter]
Definition
A person who speaks or acts in an evasive way, often to avoid telling the truth.
Examples
- The politician was a notorious prevaricator, often changing his story to fit the audience.
- She was seen as a prevaricator after she dodged the questions during the interview.
- In court, the witness was accused of being a prevaricator when his statements didn’t match the evidence.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who does not give a straightforward answer and often bends the truth.
Synonyms
- liar
- deceiver
- fabricator
- equivocator
